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Great Glass Pumpkin Patch September 28- October 3 Join us for the 15th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch. Thousands of unique glass works of art will be on display. Proceeds will benefit the Bay Area Glass Institute, a nonprofit school promoting glass art, and the Palo Alto Art Center. Visit the website for more information. Exhibition October 2-3, 10am - 5pm. (rain or shine) Art for All
Join us and support arts education for all in Silicon Valley. The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation _______________________ Exhibition Secret Drawings Inspired by a Surrealist strategy to create unexpected artworks, the exhibition features pieces created by invited artists who were assigned a title and paired with a secret collaborator. June 19 - September 5, 2010 Gallery Hours Free adult docent-led tours |
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Upcoming Events The Palo Alto Art Center is presenting three compelling exhibitions from September 25 through December 12, 2010. In Focus: Collecting Photography showcases the unique character of, and stories behind, four diverse photography collections formed by art professionals who live in the Bay Area. Light from the Underground is a photographic essay by Colette Campbell-Jones based on communal memories collected from miners and families in South Wales. Paintings from Haiti presents selections from the collection of Dr. Ralph S. Greco. Many of the paintings make palpable the invisible powers of belief that have sustained a culture through centuries of adversity. A reception for the public will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 3-5 pm. 2010 Where Art Originates: Artists & The Creative Process, monthly May through November: The 2010 Djerassi Program resident artists perform and speak about their work, exploring their personal approach to artistic growth and discovery. All programs being at 7 p.m. on a Thursday. May 6, June 10, July 15, August 26, September 23, November 4. For details, visit the Djerassi Foundation. Teachers' Corner Register for ProjectLook! 2010:Celebrating our 30th year with the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, Photography Collections, Paintings from Haiti and other spirited offerings. Learn more (pdf) Project Look! Docents Wanted: If you love art, children's enthusiasm for art, and have a few hours to spare, the position of Project Look! docent is for you. Contact Janette Herceg at 650.329.2370 to set up an introductory meeting or email janette.herceg@cityofpaloalto.org. Cultural Kaleidoscope Teachers' Corner: Apply now to have your Palo Alto or Ravenswood elementary classroom participate in the upcoming Cultural Kaleidoscope program and download guides to some of CK's cultural-centered art projects. Read about Cultural Kaleidoscope in the Palo Alto Weekly Online. In the News Gentry Magazine discovers Project LOOK! (pdf).
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The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation provides monetary support for a variety of programs offered by the Palo Alto Art Center. A complete list of programs, exhibitions and classes offered by the Palo Alto Art Center can be found on the Art Center's website.
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